Lynn Ballard, and search dog Toby, of the Boone County, Mo. Urban Search and Rescue team, search rubble in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. Animal recue groups like the Humane Society of the United States are also helping people and pets in the devastated Panhandle.

Lawmakers are considering a House bill that would require certain licensed animal rescue groups and facilities have a disaster plan in place to keep animals safe after the next hurricane or other major storm strikes.